The Sterile Cuckoo

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The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) released in the UK as Pookie, is a theatrical release feature film released by Paramount Pictures. It tells the story of an eccentric young couple whose relationship deepens despite their differences and disabilities, and stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, and Tim McIntire.

The movie was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the 1965 novel by John Nichols, and directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Much of the movie was filmed at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Some of it was filmed in Sylvan Beach, New York.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Liza Minnelli) and Best Music, Song (Fred Karlin and Dory Previn for "Come Saturday Morning").

[edit] Plot

Pookie (Minnelli) is an oddball, quirky teenager who meets Jerry Payne (Burton) on a bus heading to their colleges, which are nearby each other, where they have enrolled as freshmen. Jerry is straitlaced and stiff, and their different personality types conflict as they achieve a relationship.

Pookie comes from a dysfunctional family, and is needy. She also has an attitude of contempt toward the outside world. To Pookie, most people are "weirdos." This repels Jerry, but he is attracted to her and they become boyfriend and girlfriend. The film traces the ups and downs of their relationship during their first year of college.

[edit] External links

• The Sterile Cuckoo at the Internet Movie Database